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Gerrit Cole attempts to help Yankees end problems vs. Red Sox
Gerrit Cole's first two outings after a lengthy rehab from an elbow injury featured some uncharacteristic struggles.,His third outing was a step in the right direction and the struggling Yankees are hoping to witness continued progress from their ace when Cole faces the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sa...

Mets hope Edwin Diaz's return boosts bullpen vs. Pirates
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is set to return on Sunday following a 10-game suspension for violating MLB's policy on foreign substances, providing much-needed relief for a beleaguered bullpen.,The Mets continue a four-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday after giving up sev...

Izzy D'Aquila's late goal leads Thorns past Wave
Izzy D'Aquila scored in the 85th minute as the host Portland Thorns beat the San Diego Wave 1-0 on Friday night.,Each team was playing in its final match before the NWSL's Olympic break.,The Thorns (8-5-3, 27 points) were the better of the two sides throughout the night, but they couldn't take advan...

Trea Turner's 2-run homers help Phils past Braves
Trea Turner hit two homers and Aaron Nola earned his 100th career victory as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-6 on Friday to win the opening game of the three-game series.,The Phillies increased their lead to 10 games over the second-place Braves in the National League Ea...

Surging Revolution out to continue playoff push vs. Sounders
Giacomo Vrioni's season didn't get off to the best start. The same could be said of the New England Revolution.,But both are looking up as the Revs travel to Seattle for an MLS match Saturday night.,Vrioni, who received a red card 25 minutes into the season opener, tallied twice Wednesday as New Eng...

Road goal drought haunts NYCFC ahead of visit to Austin FC
New York City FC have struggled on the road and will need to show an improved attack when they travel to play struggling Austin FC on Saturday for the first-ever meeting between the clubs.,Austin FC have been tough to beat at home, with five wins and three draws in their 10 contests this year, while...

Brewers activate new RHP Aaron Civale to face Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers activated newly-acquired right-hander Aaron Civale to the active roster Friday in advance of his club debut in a series-opening road game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Brewers optioned right-hander Janson Junk to Triple-A Nashville, while infielder Owen Miller was outrig...

Copa surprise team Panama to face streaking Colombia in quarters
Panama will aim to continue its storybook run in Copa America when it plays streaking Colombia on Saturday in Glendale, Ariz., with a berth in the semifinals on the line.,That the Panamanians are still alive after finishing second in Group C behind Uruguay, but ahead of the United States, is not los...

Kraken agree to two-year, $6.95M deal with F Eeli Tolvanen
The Seattle Kraken agreed to a two-year, $6.95 million contract with forward Eeli Tolvanen on Friday.,Tolvanen, a restricted free agent, set career highs for assists (25) and points (41) last season in his first full campaign with the Kraken.,"Eeli has been an important part of our organization sinc...

Swooning Union hope to regroup before facing Red Bulls
The Philadelphia Union will try to halt their summer swoon on Saturday when they host the New York Red Bulls in Chester, Pa.,Philadelphia (4-9-8, 20 points) has lost five in a row and won only one of its last 15 matches, and on Wednesday night absorbed what might have been its most heartbreaking def...

Braves sign OF Eddie Rosario to minor league deal
The Atlanta Braves brought back former postseason hero Eddie Rosario on a minor league deal Friday, two days after the 32-year-old was released by the Washington Nationals.,Rosario was assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and reported to the club immediately.,Rosario was the 2021 National League Championsh...

Orlando City guarding against early breakdown vs. D.C. United
D.C. United and Orlando City have not always had a lot going their way during the past month, but they have shown the ability to string together some offense.,When they meet Saturday night in Orlando, the team that comes up with solid play at the defensive end might end up in the best shape.,Both te...

Oilers acquire F Matthew Savoie from Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres traded former top-10 draft pick Matthew Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers for forward Ryan McLeod and forward prospect Tyler Tullio on Friday.,Savoie, 20, was the ninth overall pick of the 2022 draft but has played in just one NHL game so far. He took five shifts for a total of 3:55 o...

Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati meet with top spot on line
Both Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati have built plenty of momentum entering the long-awaited first meeting of the season between the top two teams in MLS. ,Trying for a fifth straight victory, visiting Miami looks to increase its league-leading advantage over second-place Cincinnati on Saturday night....

Crew cruising with skidding Toronto up next
Reeling Toronto FC will try to turn their season around against the high-flying Crew in Columbus on Saturday.,The Crew (10-3-6, 36 points) have won three straight -- scoring 11 goals -- and seven of eight games overall after enduring a lengthy weather delay at the start before defeating visiting Nas...

CF Montreal seek execution solutions, face ascending Whitecaps
CF Montreal will look to erase the taste of yet another road loss when they host cross-Canadian foe Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.,Montreal's last outing, a 2-0 loss at New York City FC on Wednesday, dropped it to 0-7-2 in its last nine away matches. It's had better success at home, where it is 2-...

Flames sign first-rounders Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin to 3-year deals
The Calgary Flames signed first-round draft picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin to three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contracts on Friday.,Each deal carries an average annual value of $975,000.,Calgary selected Parekh, an 18-year-old Canadian, with the ninth overall pick of the NHL draft last m...

Shane van Gisbergen seeks second consecutive win in Chicago Street Race
In the nation's Second City this weekend, standout road racer Shane van Gisbergen will be seeking his own second -- another NASCAR Cup Series win.,When the Grant Park 165 takes the green flag Sunday for the second running of the Chicago Street Race, all eyes will be on the New Zealander's return eng...

Breanna Stewart, Liberty go for season sweep of Fever
The WNBA-best New York Liberty will look for their sixth straight win when they visit the Indiana Fever on Saturday in Indianapolis.,New York (17-3) hasn't had much trouble against Indiana (8-13), winning all three previous meetings this season by a combined margin of 83 points. The Liberty also ecl...

Twins recall Josh Winder, send down RHP David Festa
The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Josh Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned rookie right-hander David Festa to the Saints.,Winder, 27, is 2-0 with a 4.78 ERA, eight walks and 28 strikeouts over 26 1/3 innings in 15 games for the Saints.,Minnes...